Steering - Ball Stud to Knuckle Torque Spec. Revised

Bulletin No.: 04-03-08-009

Date: June 14, 2004

SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE

Subject:
Revised Ball Stud to Steering Knuckle Nut Tightening Specification

Models:
2004 Chevrolet Malibu

This information is being issued to revise the ball stud to steering knuckle nut tighting specification in the Front Suspension sub-section of the Service Manual. Please replace the current information in the Service Manual with the following information.

The following information has been updated within SI. If you are using a paper version of this Service Manual, please make a reference to this bulletin on the affected page.

First pass - 50 Nm (37 lb-ft.)

Reverse nut 3/4 turn

Second pass - 50 Nm (37 lb-ft.) + 40 degrees

The following documents have been updated in SI:

^ Document ID # 1245622 - Fastener Tightening Specifications

^ Document ID # 1243022 - Lower Control Arm Replacement





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